Hey, fellow lushes! On this episode we sit down with Lisset Díaz, powerhouse vocalist and frontwoman of Sweet Lizzy Project — the Cuban-born, Nashville-based band that’s been lighting up Mile of Music for three years running.

Lisset takes us from Havana’s underground rock scene, where every gig required government approval, to a chance discovery by PBS that catapulted the band to the U.S. and a new life in Nashville. We dive into culture shock moments — like seeing 30 brands of toilet paper at Costco — and the freedom to finally write and perform without censorship.

Along the way, we talk new album Objects in Mirrors Are Closer Than They Appear, opening for Heart and Joan Jett, DIY videos that lean into their dark humor, and why Appleton fans with old-school Sweet Lizzy shirts mean the world. Plus side quests into cheese curds, lake days in Waupaca, Shakira tapes, and the strange journey from biochemistry major to fronting one of the most dynamic indie rock bands around.

Cuban roots, Nashville grit, Wisconsin love, and one of the most unique rock stories you’ll ever hear.

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